Red Stars Podcast – CHGO Sports

CHGO Red Stars Podcast: The Red Stars are back and so are we!

Claire Watkins — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 02:11:37 +0000

The Red Stars are back and Sandra Herrera and Claire Watkins recap the lengthy offseason and the first two games of the season.

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: Mallory Pugh is out of this world in Chicago Red Star’s seven-point stretch

Claire Watkins — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:53:17 +0000

Chicago have picked up points in their last three games, after drawing OL Reign 2-2 on the road, and demolishing the Kansas City Current 4-0 in their midweek matchup. Mallory Pugh is up to 10 goals and six assists this season, and playoffs look to be in sight. Can the Red Stars keep the momentum going against Houston?

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: Playoffs begin now? Chicago Red Stars’ chances coming out of the break

Claire Watkins — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:36:03 +0000

The Red Stars have five games left in the regular season, and every single game is going to matter for the team to finish above the playoff line. Sandra and Claire look at each opponent’s strengths and weaknesses in Chicago’s final playoff push on today’s CHGO Red Stars Podcast.

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: Mallory Pugh has performance for the ages in Red Stars’ 4-0 drubbing of Louisville

Claire Watkins — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 06:06:34 +0000

Chicago found an emphatic way to get back on track, as Mal Pugh scored two goals with two assists and Yuki Nagasato notched a brace of her own against Racing Louisville last weekend. The Red Stars are still above the playoff line as we enter the international break, but can they stay there? Sandra and Claire break it down on the CHGO Red Stars Podcast.

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Chicago Red Stars handed lopsided loss vs Courage + Tatumn Milazzo’s injury

Claire Watkins — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:10:03 +0000

Sandra and Claire discuss Chicago’s continued skid and another loss on the road against North Carolina Courage. The transfer window has officially closed, and the first ever free agency period for the NWSL begins. Can Chicago turn things around against Racing Louisville FC?

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CHGO Red Stars podcast: Chicago Red Stars search for quality in front of goal after 1-0 loss to Angel City

Claire Watkins — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:51:59 +0000

Chicago lost their third match in four games last weekend, and Sandra Herrera and Claire Watkins are beginning to wonder if this is the moment the Red Stars begin to lose ground. They have North Carolina up next, in what’s looking more and more like a must win. We’ll discuss what we need to see in Saturday’s match on today’s episode of the CHGO Red Stars Podcast.

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: Tatumn Milazzo scores first home goal as Red Stars dominate Gotham

Claire Watkins — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:51:54 +0000

There aren’t many NWSL quite like the one we saw last weekend, as the Red Stars got back in the win column against Gotham FC. Chicago possessed well, and found some creativity in front of goal against a team that is struggling, and they’ll take the three points before starting a four game road trip. Sandra Herrera and Claire Watkins break it down on the CHGO Red Stars podcast.

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: Arin Wright slots in the defense as Chicago Red Stars look to break losing streak

Claire Watkins — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 22:44:02 +0000

The Red Stars didn’t get the Soldier Field showcase they wanted, falling to the San Diego Wave 1-0 in a closely fought battle. Chicago has now lost two games in a row for the first time this season, and it’s time to figure out what adjustments are needed to get back on track. Join Claire Watkins with special guest Theo Lloyd-Hughes as they get into what’s going wrong on today’s CHGO Red Stars Podcast.

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: Mallory Pugh & the Chicago Red Stars get their big day in the city vs San Diego

Claire Watkins — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 02:31:51 +0000

Chicago didn’t have a game last weekend, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to talk about: the Red Stars are headed for the city! Sandra Herrera and Claire Watkins sit down to talk what it means to play a doubleheader at Soldier Field with CHGO Fire’s Alex Campbell, and what the team can do to make sure they walk away with a win on the CHGO Red Stars Podcast.

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: Chicago Red Stars’ unbeaten run snapped before Mallory Pugh & internationals return

Claire Watkins — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:20:54 +0000

The Red Stars’ nine game unbeaten streak snapped last weekend, as Ebony Salmon and the Houston Dash ran all over Chicago in transition to win 4-1. The game could prove as a learning experience however, as the team tightens up to take on a playoff push. Join Sandra Herrera and Claire Watkins as they track down what they would tweak about the squad going into the final stretch

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: The Red Stars extend unbeaten streak to nine games

Claire Watkins — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:11:16 +0000

What a week! Chicago extended their unbeaten streak in stoppage time against the North Carolina Courage, scoring two goals in less than five minutes to steal a point at home. International Red Stars are also having a good week, as Alyssa Naeher, Mal Pugh, and Bianca St-Georges have all qualified for the World Cup! Let Sandra Herrera and Claire Watkins be your guides to a wacky week in soccer.

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: Are the Red Stars Shield contenders?

Claire Watkins — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 23:01:54 +0000

Are the Red Stars Shield contenders? Breaking down a 3-0 win over Gotham
Chicago got goals from Sarah Luebbert, Vanessa DiBernardo, and Ella Stevens in a big win over Gotham FC last weekend. They haven’t lost a game in eight straight matches, and are beginning to look like the real deal, even with internationals away. Sandra Herrera and Claire Watkins break down the win, preview their next match against North Carolina, and chat world cup qualifying.

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: An open chat about what the reversal of Roe v Wade means for women’s sports

Claire Watkins — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 23:42:57 +0000

We’re pivoting from our original show plans this morning, and are having more of an open chat between our hosts Sandra Herrera and Claire Watkins, to process the Supreme Court decision to reverse Roe v. Wade, news certainly relevant to any angle of women’s soccer coverage. We also close the episode out with a little Chicago Red Stars specific talk.

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: Chicago Red Stars defensive options dwindling as Kayla Sharples suffers torn ACL

Claire Watkins — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 22:12:08 +0000

Mallory Pugh’s scoring streak continues, and the Red Stars grinded out a 1-0 win over the Orlando Pride on the weekend, extending their unbeaten streak to six games. They have one more match before the international break, and they’re once again going to have to rely on the bench. Join Claire Watkins alongside Emily and Lesley of Gal Pal Sports as they break it down on the CHGO Red Stars Podcast.

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: Can Mallory Pugh & the Chicago Red Stars extend their 5-game unbeaten run?

Claire Watkins — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 22:07:53 +0000

Mallory Pugh led the team to a big win over OL Reign on the weekend, and the defense held firm on Wednesday in a 0-0 draw against the Washington Spirit. The Red Stars have almost survived the most difficult part of their season – can they make it six straight without a loss against Orlando? Sandra Herrera and Claire Watkins talk through it all on the CHGO Red Stars Podcast

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: Ava Cook assists and a pair o’ draws: Chicago Red Stars unbeaten in 3 games

Claire Watkins — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 21:55:19 +0000

The Red Stars had two games this week, one a 2-2 draw against the Portland Thorns and the other a 1-1 draw against the Washington Spirit. Chicago is showing serious signs of life in the middle of a busy week, but should we think of these results as points earned, or points dropped? Sandra Herrera and Claire Watkins break it down.

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: Mallory Pugh as good as ever in 4-2 win over Orlando

Claire Watkins — Fri, 27 May 2022 21:43:17 +0000

Mallory Pugh and The Chicago Red Stars got their biggest win of the young season in a comprehensive takedown of the Orlando Pride. Sandra Herrera and Claire Watkins are here to talk through young players taking steps forward, with the help of a superstar. However, facing Portland this upcoming Saturday presents a new challenge

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: Can Mal Pugh and the Chicago Red Stars bounce back after their first regular season loss ?

Claire Watkins — Fri, 20 May 2022 23:29:00 +0000

Chicago fell to San Diego 2-1 last week, but they won’t have much time to dwell on the loss as they take another trip away from the city, this time to face the Orlando Pride. They’ll hopefully have some help, with injury status news trending in the right direction, Join Sandra and Claire as they talk all things Red Stars

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: Will the Red Stars have the depth they need in their first trip to California?

Claire Watkins — Sat, 14 May 2022 00:33:49 +0000

Chicago’s got some help coming, but this weekend the mainstays of the early season are going to have to carry the load. Sandra and Claire have got updates on Pugh, Gautrat, Dawber, and Luebbert, and take a look at what the Red Stars’ matchup against San Diego might look like

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CHGO Red Stars Podcast: Welcome Chicago Red Stars Fans!

Claire Watkins — Fri, 06 May 2022 23:27:19 +0000

Hey Red Stars fans! It’s the first episode of the CHGO Red Stars podcast. Our hosts Sandra Herrera and Claire Watkins sat down to talk through Chicago’s Challenge Cup group stage, a new look at the roster, some real garbage Chicago weather and the team’s 2-1 win over Racing Louisville

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